PHE’s plan to make England the best place to grow old
Government bosses have launched an initiative to help older people stay healthy and independent for longer. A YouGov survey of…
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Government bosses expand fostering project
The Department of Education has pledged to expand a successful fostering project to 10 new locations. The ‘Mockingbird Family Model’,…
Vulnerable woman waited 21 months for assessment
Somerset County Council has been criticised by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for taking too long to assess…
Government announces multi-million-pound scheme to help care leavers
Government bosses have pledged £19m to improve the lives of vulnerable young people who are leaving care. Education secretary Gavin…
Government announces £3.3m funding to support children and young people’s mental health
Against a backdrop of significant increases in the number of children and young people who suffer from mental illness the…
Elderly should consider residential care at a younger age, study suggests
The elderly should consider moving into assisted or residential care before health problems force them to, according to academics. The…
Housing for older people needs radical re-think, research suggests
The UK needs to radically re-think housing for older people, according to research. Law firm Shakespeare Martineau and the Housing…
Greater Manchester announces £6m of homelessness funding
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced £6m of funding for Phase 2 of his homelessness scheme A…
